OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Jefferson Accelerated Math & Science Program JAMS

Program Philosophy

• Focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics • Highly challenging integrated coursework • Open to all students on a space-available basis, with preference given to students showing exceptional strength in math and science

Program Basics

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Where: Who:

Jefferson Middle School 6 th 7 th 8 th Grade Teacher: Jana Dean Grade Teacher: Burke Anderson Grade Teacher: Jessica Wade •

How:

Transportation provided by families unless district opportunities are available

Program Basics

• Guided by state standards • Greater depth and breadth • Compressed curriculum • Three hour program for 6 th Grade • Two hour program for 7 th & 8 th Grade

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Leadership

Inquiry

Technology

Integration

JAMS Program Details

• • Hands-on lab activities Apply math and science into real-world engineering projects or other applications • Look at sustainability and environmental resources (renewable energy, water resources, etc.) • Use of technology to complete assignments and to interact with classmates and community • Teachers collaborate with community partners (Intel, state and local agencies, St. Martin’s University, Evergreen State College) • STEM/CTE (upper level classes)

Schedule

Traditional 6 th Schedule Grade

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Math Science Physical Education Language Arts/English Social Studies Music (Band ,Choir, Orchestra) Block { 1.

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JAMS 6 th Grade Schedule

Math Science Mind Builders Language Arts/English 4.

Social Studies Music 5.

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JAMS 6

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Grade Topics

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Science Topics

 Introduction to Energy  Scientific Process Earth History Diversity of Life Catastrophic Geologic Events •

Math Topics

    Equations Rates & Ratios Probability Surface Area & Volume  Computation with rational numbers

JAMS 7

th

Grade Schedule

Block

{ 1. Math 2. Science 3. Elective (i.e. Spanish, Robotics, Shop, Reach*, Algebra) 4. Language Arts / English 5. Social Studies 6. Physical Education or Music * Reach is an accelerated humanities based elective

JAMS 7

th

Grade Topics

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Science Topics Covered

• • • Populations and Ecosystems Planetary Science Sources and Uses of Energy • Catastrophic Climatic Events •

Math Topics Covered

• • • • • Algebraic Expressions Linear Equations & Functions Exponential Functions Proportions Geometric Transformations on the Coordinate Grid

JAMS 8

th

Grade Schedule

Block

{ 1. Physical Science 2. Physical Science Applications 3. Algebra (or Geometry) 4. Music, P.E., Elective (i.e. Spanish, Shop, * Reach) 5. Language Arts / English 6. Social Studies * Reach is an accelerated humanities based elective

JAMS 8

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Grade Topics

As 8 th graders, JAMS students will take high school science and math classes.

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Science: Physical Science

• • • Newton’s Laws Force and Motion Properties of Matter • • Transformation and Conservation of Energy Chemical Interactions and Reactions •

Math: Algebra at JMS or Geometry at CHS Students who successfully complete 8 th gr. JAMS will receive:

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1 credit of high school science and 1 credit of high school math (or 2 if in Geometry)

Criteria for Student Success

• • • • Strong work and study habits MSP scores for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science at level 3 or level 4. MAP scores for Reading and Math above the 85 th Percentile. Those who maintain semester grade of C or better in JAMS classes tend to perform well in high school level classes.

** Map testing is available at JMS if your child has not been tested.

Selection Process

Lottery • Pool 1: • Students meeting criteria for success will be randomly selected until all spots are filled or names are exhausted, whichever comes first.

• MSP scores – Level 3 or 4 • MAP scores – 85 th percentile and above • Pool 2: • Space permitting, students not in Pool 1 will be drawn to fill remaining spots with preference given to students who meet the following criteria: • MSP scores – High Level 2 and above • MAP scores – 75 th percentile and above • Waiting List: • If space is filled and applicants remain, those students will be placed on a waiting list based on selection criteria.

Timelines—Next Steps

• Pool 1 applications due Thursday,

February 20

must be turned into JMS by 4PM.

• • • Pool 1 lottery occurs on March 3.

Pool 2 lottery will occur within two weeks after the original lottery.

Families will be notified within a week of the lottery.

Applications submitted after the deadline will be drawn at a later date, if spots remain.

Applications can be submitted at any time to be placed on the waiting list for that school year.

Questions?